Arranging & Collaboration Archives

Two-Part Horn Harmony: Thirds Are Not the Only Answer

October 17, 2026 by Devan Anderberg

Two saxophonists rehearse in a warmly lit studio, playing beside a music stand with open horn charts; drums, keyboard, microphones, cables, and equipment cases fill the background.

Learn how to turn one horn riff into two playable parts by combining chord-aware harmony, smooth voice leading, unison hits, held tones and counterlines.

How to Reharmonize a Horn Line Without Losing the Hook

October 10, 2026 by Devan Anderberg

Warmly lit rehearsal or studio performance scene with a saxophonist playing beside a microphone, a keyboard player in the background, a music stand with a colored chart, cables, pedals, and flight cases.

A performance-led method for changing the harmony beneath a horn riff without weakening its rhythm, identity or live impact.